Tom King’s tenure on Batman began by challenging the character's traditional investigative tropes through a deep psychological lens. The 'I Am' trilogy serves as a programmatic statement, using characters like Gotham and Gotham Girl to represent the internal conflicts and traumas of Bruce Wayne. King suggests that the only way to break the repetitive cycle of superhero stories is through intense self-reflection and anamnesis. The narrative posits that Batman’s true development lies in exploring the darkness of his own mind rather than just fighting external threats.
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